English Vocabulary and Word Formation Practice

Vocabulary practice flashcards defining key English adjectives and nouns based on exam review questions.

state-of-the-art

(adj) Most modern; representing the most advanced stage of development in a particular field.

foursome

(n) A group consisting of four people, commonly used in sporting contexts.

incapacitated

(adj) Deprived of normal capacity; lacking the physical or mental ability to perform certain tasks.

misgivings

(n) Feelings of doubt, distrust, or apprehension, especially regarding decisions or actions.

buildup

(n) An accumulation or gradual increase of something over time.

hard-hearted

(adj) Lacking compassion, warmth, or sympathy; cold and unfeeling.

throughput

(n) The capacity, rate, or amount of flow moving through a production system.

little-known

(adj) Not widely known, famous, or common.

lovestruck

(adj) Overwhelmed by feelings of love, often suddenly or at first sight; deeply infatuated.

hard-bitten

(adj) Tough, resilient, and hardened from having endured many hardships.